Area Development Manager

About the role

Baghdad Soft Drinks Co., a leading PepsiCo franchisee in Iraq, is seeking an Area Development Manager to drive sales growth across the middle and southern regions. You will be responsible for expanding market share and strengthening relationships with key customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales growth strategies to increase market share in assigned territories.
• Manage and improve sales performance across multiple geographic regions.
• Analyze market trends, identify new growth opportunities and adjust plans accordingly.
• Lead, coach and manage sales teams to achieve regional targets.
• Negotiate with key accounts and build long‑term customer relationships.
• Monitor regional performance and refine strategies to meet business objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Proven experience managing sales across multiple geographic areas.
• Strong track record of building and executing sales growth plans.

Required skills

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Market analysis capability to identify growth opportunities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.